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The best way to see the Hollywood Sign is to drive up Beachwood Drive (north of Hollywood Boulevard). The Sign is clearly visible most the way up Beachwood, although the hills begin to obscure the view of the Sign near the top of the drive.
Answers. 1  The change took place in 1949. The HOLLYWOOD sign is a famous landmark in Los Angeles, California that dates back to 1923, with periodic restoration since then. The sign originally read HOLLYWOODLAND, and its purpose was to advertise a new housing development in the hills above the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. The sign's letters were 30 feet (9 m) wide and 50 feet (15 m) high, and were originally studded with light bulbs. The sign was officially dedicated on July 13, 1923.